How far is Artesia, NM from North Valley, NM?

The driving distance from Artesia, NM to North Valley, NM is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.68 mi
04h 00m
Flight
205.19 mi
330.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.19 mi
Kilometers
330.22 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.68 mi
Kilometers
406.65 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM MDT
Return by in Artesia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Artesia
2026-04-19T06:45
Arrive North Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Artesia
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Artesia
122.3 mi
02h 00m
To North Valley
130.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Artesia and North Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Artesia and North Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    24 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Roswell Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Main Street

    30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shenrick Street

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe

    1343 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe

    2513 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Pan American Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road

    157 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Griegos Road Northeast

    2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    3.1 mi · 5 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right

    602 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Artesia and North Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
113 mi · 45%
Shenrick Street
85.4 mi · 34%
Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 12%
Roswell Highway
7.15 mi · 3%
2nd Street Northwest
3.15 mi · 1%
North 1st Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

113 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
02h 00m from Artesia
Leave By
9:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Artesia and Clear near North Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Artesia to North Valley?

The road trip is about 252.7 miles (406.7 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Artesia and 130.4 miles from North Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.78 one way or $67.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Artesia and Clear near North Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Vaughn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vaughn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vaughn.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Artesia and North Valley. Straight-line distance: 205.19 mi (330.22 km).

Artesia

#1 Artesia

City in New Mexico, USA

Population12,214
Coordinates32.8423300, -104.4033000
Altitude1030
CountryUnited States
North Valley

#2 North Valley

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population11,333
Coordinates35.1733800, -106.6233600
Altitude1522
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-104.4033, 32.842244)
End: Camino de Los Hijos Northwest (-106.62323, 35.173981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.92 gal
33.75 L · about $33.78
Round trip
$67.56
17.84 gal · 67.5 L
Estimated CO2
79.3 kg one way
Round trip: 158.5 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.78 $67.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.99 $75.98
Premium $4.63 $41.26 $82.51
Diesel $5.42 $48.30 $96.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Artesia and North Valley. The current time is 06:45:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.